The Sentinel was founded on January 30, 2017 as an online non-profit news service. The idea came from a desire to hold government and mainstream media accountable by providing complete, accurate, and unbiased information to citizens. In 2019, The Sentinel became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kansas Policy Institute. Currently, it is operated as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, with its board members and officers listed on the Kansas Policy Institute website. Based in Kansas, The Sentinel primarily focuses on state and local government news in Kansas. They cover a wide range of topics including politics, education, healthcare, and economic issues affecting the state. The Sentinel employs both staff reporters and freelance journalists to provide original reporting as well as analysis of statements from government officials and mainstream media outlets. **One interesting fact**: Unlike many news organizations, The Sentinel accepts no government funding and relies entirely on contributions from readers to support its work. This unique funding model allows them to maintain independence in their reporting and accountability efforts.